Even with a week off, this is still somehow a huge update... make sure to READ ALL THE WORDS, and make it to the bottom for details on signing up for the INDOOR SEASON! There's also tons of links in here, so see the bottom of the update for all links in order.
Time Deviated for the final time, and before we knew it, the show was over. Our competitive season is the largest bulk of what we put our time towards - all of the hours, all of the focus, all of the intensity is devoted towards delivering the best possible product at all times. Through doing this, we learn all of the values we stand by in our activity - commitment, teamwork, resilience. It is not easy to close out a season with the best performance of the show as the last one, but as a band, we certainly did! Nationals was an incredible experience and I hope that we all have a renewed sense of competitive value, humility, and excitement going into the future. The 2024 season is already in the works and I can't wait to get to work!
To the Class of 2024 Seniors... thank you for giving it your all every single day and for being such a tight knit, unique set of role models for the rest of the band to look up to. Each one of you has left an individual impact on our program far stronger than you can imagine. The impact of your work goes far beyond anything you could ever see - like seeds in a garden!
CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEO OF DEVIATION OF TIME!
Nationals Professional Photos - Click here to sign up to receive nationals professional photos once they are uploaded! They should be available by the end of the weekend. These also make great gifts for the holidays!
With that being said... WELCOME TO PARADE SEASON!
Thanksgiving Overnight Room Sign Up
Students - please see THIS GOOGLE FORM to sign up for your hotel rooms for Thanksgiving. Specific instructions are on each form. Only one person from each group needs to complete the form. Following this, a permission slip will be sent home for parents to sign to confirm all housing details.
GOOGLE FORM DUE MONDAY
PERMISSION SLIP DUE THURSDAY
DON'T BE LATE!!!
Fall break!
Remaining Schedule
Tues 11/14 - after school parade rehearsal
Thurs 11/16 - after school parade rehearsal
Tues 11/21 - after school parade rehearsal
Weds 11/22 - after school rehearsal/DAVE N BUSTERS/OVERNIGHT TRIP!!
Thurs 11/23 - PHILLY THANKSGIVING PARADE - TELEVISED ON 6ABC! GO BIRDS
Sat 11/25 - Swedesboro Christmas parade (afternoon)
Sat 12/2 - PHILLY HOLIDAY PARADE - TELEVISED ON 6ABC! GO BIRDS
Sun 12/3 - LOGAN CHRISTMAS PARADE. FINAL EVENT!
Booster Updates
Holiday Spirit Wear - open through THIS FRIDAY, CLICK HERE! This is a chance to order some holiday gifts or other items you missed in the first sale. All items will be delivered before the winter break.
Please read the details about payment, delivery, etc. At checkout please enter Kingsway Band where it asks for delivery information
We can make arrangements for picking up surprise gifts if needed
Bag Bingo is coming up fast! Tickets / tables can be reserved here!
Remember tickets are not guaranteed until payment is received. If you aren't interested in playing but want to come enjoy the evening, we will be sending information soon for volunteers.
Bingo Baskets We are going to have some amazing baskets to raffle off at our Bag Bingo. We are asking each section to donate an item(s) for their themed basket. Donations can be dropped off in the band room and are due by Tuesday November 14th. See this document for each section. Thanks for your support!
Kingsway Indoor Percussion and Color Guard
THURSDAY, 12/7 - INDOOR PERCUSSION AND COLOR GUARD INTEREST MEETINGS 😎🔥
Now that outdoor Marching Band is wrapping up... it's time for Indoor! Last year kicked off our indoor programs with great success - these programs are an extension of our Marching Band program and allow opportunities for students to continue to perform in marching percussion and color guard throughout the entirety of the school year with their own unique shows. Our indoor programs are lead by these incredible familiar faces from our staff - students and parents should reach out to their respective directors with any questions about the Indoor season!
Indoor Percussion: Mike Keller, Director; Jay Bruner, Assistant Director (kellerm@krsd.us, brunerj@krsd.us)
Indoor Color Guard: Sasha Keating, Director: Brigette Laramee, Assistant Director (keatinga@krsd.us, larameeb@krsd.us)
REGISTRATION/ATHLETIC FEES/HEALTH HISTORY UPDATE (welcome back!)
All three steps must be completed.
REGISTRATION on Genesis: student data - forms - Winter Registration
ATHLETIC FEE: all students AUDITIONING for Indoor are required to pay the winter athletic fee of $100 (free/reduced lunch students exempt) via MySchoolBucks or check. There are limited spots - any students who do not make the team will be refunded their fee. All athletic fees in our district follow this same policy with tryouts. CLICK HERE FOR PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS.
HHU: students who already participated in Marching Band are additionally required to submit a Health History Update form.
deadlines have been extended for us, but we must abide by them - please plan to have all of the above submitted NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, 12/14.
Videos
2023 Indoor Percussion - At A Loss For Words
2023 Indoor Color Guard - The Tale of Sunset Val
There are tons of links in this update, so here they all are again